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Are you Robert Lustig? Claim this pagePediatric endocrinologist and professor emeritus at UCSF, whose viral lecture 'Sugar: The Bitter Truth' and books Fat Chance and Metabolical made him one of the most prominent voices against added sugar and ultra-processed food.
The rules from his books, distilled to 'protect the liver, feed the gut': cut added sugar and refined carbohydrate, eat real food high in fiber, and avoid ultra-processed products engineered to override satiety. He targets the eight metabolic pathways he argues underlie chronic disease, with fructose and insulin resistance at the center.
It's the food, and it's the sugar: most chronic disease is metabolic and driven by processed food, so fix the food supply and the individual diet rather than medicating the downstream damage.
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Submitted by members, independently of Robert Lustig.Physician-led peptide therapy at Transcend
Transcend's physician-led peptide therapy: licensed clinicians build personalized peptide protocols from a medical intake and lab work, within a broader hormone and metabolic optimization program. Any prescription requires a clinical evaluation.
Wild Maui axis deer sticks: 10g protein, 55 calories, zero sugar
These are jerky-adjacent sticks made from wild-harvested Maui axis deer—leaner and denser in protein than beef. The Peppered variety delivers 10g protein in 55 calories with zero sugar, keto-friendly, and minimal ingredients (venison, salt, spices, cultured celery powder, citric acid in a beef collagen casing). They're shelf-stable and designed as an evening protein hit without the sugar crash.
Normatec 3 Legs turn your post-workout slump into passive recovery
Dynamic air compression boots that pulse through 5 zones of your legs at up to 110 mmHg over 20–60 minutes. The setup is straightforward: strap in, hit start on the Bluetooth app, and let the gapless compression flush metabolic waste and reduce muscle stiffness. Includes control unit, two leg attachments, charger, and runs up to 3 hours per charge. FSA/HSA eligible.
Mateína's 12-pack yerba mate hits different than coffee—120mg caffeine, zero crash
Four cans each of Lemon Original, Mint Limeade, and Raspberry Yuzu. Air-dried organic yerba mate with 120mg caffeine per 355ml can, zero sugar, 20 calories. The blend of caffeine and theobromine (also in cacao) delivers a smoother, sustained lift without the jitters or hard crash of coffee—best sipped between 1pm and 4pm to avoid disrupting sleep.
Abbott's over-the-counter glucose monitor that actually shows you food impacts
Lingo is a wearable CGM (continuous glucose monitor) you stick on your upper arm for real-time glucose tracking without a prescription. The app streams minute-by-minute data and shows how specific foods, exercise, and stress affect your glucose levels—useful if you're curious about metabolic response or managing prediabetes risk. 30-day money-back guarantee on first purchase.
BHB shot for evening clarity without the caffeine crash
Drinkable exogenous ketone (beta-hydroxybutyrate) in a 2.1 oz serving. Ketone-IQ claims ketones are 28% more efficient fuel than glucose for brain and muscle cells, though endurance data remains early-stage. The multiserving bottle lets you dose 1–3 shots daily. No sugar, no caffeine—useful for afternoon slumps or fasted work sessions if you want mental lift without stimulants.
BioActive Complete B-Complex, 60 capsules - Life Extension
BioActive Complete B-Complex is a complete supplement for vitamin B benefits. It is packed with the biologically active forms of vitamin B6, B12, niacin, biotin, 5-MTHF folate to support energy production and metabolic processes
LMNT Citrus Salt: aggressive sodium dose for post-sweat rehydration without sugar
Each stick pack delivers 1,000 mg sodium, 200 mg potassium, and 60 mg magnesium—a salt-forward ratio designed for active recovery and sauna use. No sugar, no artificial sweeteners, just electrolytes in a ratio the brand spent years validating. One stick dissolves in water; most people find 1–2 packs daily covers their electrolyte gap, though you can dial it up or down depending on sweat rate.
David Bronze Variety Pack: 20g protein, 150 cal, actually tastes like dessert
Eight bars split between Cookie Dough Caramel Chocolate and Peanut Butter Chocolate—engineered for the macro math, not whole-food purists. 20g whey/milk/egg protein per bar, zero sugar, third-party tested. Maltitol sweetener and collagen structure mean it reads more like candy than performance food, which is the point if you're short on protein budget but not calories.
160+ lab tests twice a year, tracked for life at $365
Function runs 160+ biomarkers annually (tested twice per year) across hormones, heart, metabolic, aging, and autoimmunity markers—including insulin, lipoproteins, hs-CRP, homocysteine, vitamin D, and heavy metals. Results are reviewed by clinicians and flagged for action. No insurance required, HSA/FSA eligible. The longevity crowd's baseline-tracking service.
Orgain Collagen Peptides + Probiotics, Unflavored, 1.6 lbs
20g Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides +Probiotics 19g Protein 0g Sugar, 0g Carbs Unflavored I've found that it helps my nails and hair but can be expensive. Currently on sale.
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